Crime Rate in Bicester South and Ambrosden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden

The total recorded crimes in Bicester South and Ambrosden, Cherwell, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bicester South and Ambrosden crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bicester South and Ambrosden, encompassing approximately 19,954 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (104.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Bicester South and Ambrosden Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Haydock Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bicester South and Ambrosden?

To understand the safety of Bicester South and Ambrosden, we need to analyze Bicester South and Ambrosden crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Bicester South and Ambrosden reported a higher crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 1,560 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bicester South and Ambrosden witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Bicester South and Ambrosden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cherwell average, with 1,014 crimes compared to 802. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bicester South and Ambrosden witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cherwell, Bicester South and Ambrosden has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bicester South and Ambrosden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bicester South and Ambrosden has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Bicester South and Ambrosden crimes were 1,560. The crime rate of Bicester South and Ambrosden in 2024 was 78.18 (year) or 6.51 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bicester South and Ambrosden were around 1,014 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.82 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bicester South and Ambrosden)CrimesRank (Bicester South and Ambrosden)CrimesRank (Bicester South and Ambrosden)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop205 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown93 51,160 41,214 2
Banbury Ruscote109 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East84 61,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor105 4927 6905 5
Bicester North and Caversfield74 8782 8772 7
Fringford and Heyfords82 7887 7591 10
Kidlington East51 12658 10667 8
Banbury Hardwick46 16720 9631 9
Bicester West67 9504 13501 11
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington53 10519 12441 13
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton48 14533 11315 16
Deddington53 11425 16389 15
Kidlington West49 13502 14478 12
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote46 15455 15401 14

Bicester South and Ambrosden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202525
May 202551
April 202539
March 202546
February 202523
January 202535
December 202437
November 202425
October 202423
September 202423
August 202433

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 202516
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 439 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202532
April 202534
March 202536
February 202524
January 202545
December 202465
November 202447
October 202431
September 202435
August 202439

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 202419
November 202414
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Bicester South and Ambrosden in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bicester South and Ambrosden postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
3. Haydock Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Oxford Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
5. Croxton Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Austin Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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